Auge Valley Chicken Stew

4 Servings

1 Large Chicken, Quartered
2 Carrots, Peeled And Diced
1 Shallot, Sliced
4 Apples (Pippin), Peeled And Chopped
1 Lb Mushrooms, Washed And Minced
1/2 Cup Butter
1/4 Cup Oil
2 Onions, One Sliced, One Studded With Cloves
1 Cup Dry White Wine
1 Clove Garlic
1 Tsp Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
Salt And Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Cup Whipping Cream (Or Creme Fraiche)
1 Fl Calvados
3 Egg Yolks

(Calvados is a dry apple brandy from Calvados in Northern France)

In a cast iron casserole, lightly

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